Earth Day reminds us that our planet is not just a place, it is a living system that we humans are a part of. This means that every kind action, every thoughtful choice, helps towards making the planet a better and more sustainable place. Our choice of energy also has an impact. Consider the sun's energy, a pure source of light and warmth that sustains and nurtures all life. It is a clean energy that can be harnessed to power the planet but it also has a deep spiritual significance. Our speaker Aneta Loj talks about inspiring solar energy projects as well as exploring the deep connection between renewable energy and soul empowerment. Speaker: Aneta Loj, Director of the Brahma kumaris in Poland, is a seasoned professional with a unique blend of experience in sustainability, renewable energy, corporate leadership, and spirituality. Her deep commitment to caring for the environment and capacity building has led her to engage in impactful community projects. Since 2011, she has been an R&D Coordinator for the India One Solar Thermal Power Plant located at the Shantivan campus of the Brahma Kumaris in Rajasthan. As the Focal Point of the Brahma Kumaris at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Aneta actively participates in global environmental discussions and has represented the Brahma Kumaris at numerous UN climate change conferences. Embracing the inside-out approach, she is dedicated to contributing to a dignified, just, and harmonious world for all.

On the occasion of Earth Day 2025, let’s learn eco-spiritual tools to create a sustainable planet. After the event you are also welcome to join the Global Meditation Hour (6:30 - 7:30 pm) for world peace. Booking Essential | In-House event at Global Co-operation House, 65-69 Pound Lane, Willesden Green, London, NW10 2HH Krishna Gandhi, CEO and Founder of Psimonix, has been dedicated to advancing neuroscience and ethical innovation. Since 2012, she has been a committed advocate for veganism, inspired by her realization of the widespread impact of animal cruelty. This journey has deepened her understanding of the environmental and spiritual challenges facing the planet, motivating her to encourage choices that reflect compassion and sustainability. Krishna is focused on improving well-being for human upliftment. Psimonix bridges the connection between the mind and body, developing an innovative tool like PsiSense, a non-invasive hormone screening tool through the brain signals. With a focus on awareness and mindfulness, Psimonix fosters a vision of interconnectedness, helping individuals reconsider their relationships with themselves, their communities, and the world around them. Maureen Goodman is the Programme Director for Brahma Kumaris, UK and the Brahma Kumaris representative at the United Nations, Vienna. Maureen has endeavoured to make spirituality accessible to people at all levels of society including in healthcare, education, with young people and women’s issues. From 1991, for 20 years, she oversaw the Brahma Kumaris work within the UK prison system, ‘Spirituality in Prison’, offering meditation and values-based workshops in prisons and residential seminars for staff. Maureen has had long term involvement in inter-religious dialogue and represents the Brahma Kumaris on the Board of Religious Leaders of the Elijah Interfaith Institute and The Peace Pledge to Live Loving-Kindness & Compassion. She is currently involved in preparing the Brahma Kumaris contribution to Climate Change Conferences (COPs), exploring the connection between our inner state of being and the state of our Earth.

All things have their time, all questions and situations have their answers, and all things have their right to be. -Dadi Janki When things don’t go according to plan, trusting life’s timing can feel like a leap of faith, especially in a world that values instant results. It can feel challenging to surrender control and go with the natural flow. Join our speaker tonight to discover: • What must we let go of in order to embrace life’s flow? • What inner resources do we need to develop? • Can we really trust that life’s timing has got it ‘right’?! Speaker: Manda Patel is a student and teacher of Raja Yoga meditation with more than 40 years of experience. A gifted teacher and speaker whose warmth, clarity and authenticity make the spiritual journey feel accessible and doable for all. She plays a key administrative role in Brahma Kumaris activities in the UK and also as a member of the Coordinating Team of the Global Retreat Centre, near Oxford. Sister Manda travels widely as an ambassador of the simple spiritual understandings that lie behind the philosophy of the Brahma Kumaris.

We all make judgments, but are they serving us? Beyond simple decision-making, the habit of judging others fuels our ego and reinforces our prejudices. It can become so ingrained that we do not even realise how harmful this pattern can be to ourselves and others and what a loss it can cause. Our speaker this evening will explore: • the roots of judgement and its effects • why the habit of judgement is so hard to break • how we can break free of the cycle and experience a greater level of connectedness Speaker: Yogesh Sharda A student and teacher of Raja Yoga meditation for over 40 years, Yogesh has been a personal development trainer and workshop facilitator for over 20 years. He has presented seminars, workshops and courses for businesses, hospitals, universities, youth organisations and local community groups throughout Europe, Asia, Australasia, the USA, and Central and South America. Currently based in Istanbul, Yogesh coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris in Turkey.

Did you know that clarity of thought depends a lot on how tidy our cupboards are? Hard to believe, but just because the mess is out of sight does not mean it is out of mind. Also true is that when we have confused thinking, agitation and indecision, our homes are likely to become messy and disorganised – a mirror of our minds. Join us for tips and insights on how to tidy the mind – and see what it can do for our home. Speaker: Cherry Steinberg Cherry Steinberg is a retired Occupational Therapist. She has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga meditation with the Brahma Kumaris for around 40 years and coordinated a Midlands centre from 1988 to 2017. Cherry is now resident in the Brahma Kumaris Admin centre in Leeds, where she is part of the team, teaching meditation and doing outreach work. Since retiring, she has developed interests in self care, deepening her spiritual practices and living more simply.

Are you aware that you are so smart? Speaker: Hans Haiert Hans Haiert takes an entertaining and insightful look at the similarities of the functioning of a smartphone and the interplay of body and soul. Hans has been a student of the Brahma Kumaris since 1990 and has helped in the coordination of the Munich Centre since 1995. He also assists with BK service on a national level in Germany. His speciality is to look at this spiritual knowledge from the universal perspectives of science, psychology and philosophy. Hans has shared his insights in lectures and seminars in more than 40 countries. A qualified lawyer, specialising in environmental laws, he also holds a degree in economics.

"I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened" Mark Twain Is worry written into life? Perhaps it seems inevitable if we have responsibilities to meet, goals to attain, relationships to nurture. But to what extent are worries just habitual thought patterns, well worn scripts we unconsciously replay, that impact our health and wellbeing? Join our speaker for this evening to unravel some of the threads of this pervasive habit and explore practical steps we can take to break the worry cycle and restore inner peace. Speaker: Sarah Trueman Sarah Trueman is an engaging facilitator with a light hearted and down to earth approach. She enjoys sharing the methods she uses to experience self-esteem. Sarah has been a student of Raja Yoga meditation for over 20 years, creating self-development workshops both for the Brahma Kumaris and as a self-employed trainer and coach in the public and private sectors. She currently facilitates and coordinates events and social media for the Brahma Kumaris in Leeds.

Dignity is a cornerstone of our humanity - both in how we see ourselves and how we treat others. But in this complex and increasingly materialistic world, many people find themselves in very vulnerable situations where loss of dignity is both a fear and a reality. In this talk we will explore what it means to honour our own self-worth while respecting the inherent value of others. Speaker: Maureen Chen Maureen is a native of Sydney, Australia, and is currently the Co-ordinator of the Yarra Valley Living Centre, a retreat centre near Melbourne. She is the author of a book: Mystic at the Edge, a Western Woman Coloured by Asia, a deep and reflective spiritual travelogue of her own journey. Maureen has coordinated meditation, leadership and spirituality-based activities and projects in over 50 countries for more than 40 years.

“The real secret of success is enthusiasm.” Walter Chrysler What happens between the spark of an idea and the manifestation of that idea into reality? Hard work, maybe. Determination, certainly. But the magic ingredient is inspired enthusiasm; that driving force, the flame ignited, the unremitting belief in success. Our speaker, Mathias Steffen, explores the many different sides of enthusiasm including: • What lies at the heart of enthusiasm? • How do we ignite enthusiasm in ourselves and others and what is needed to sustain it? • What is the opposite of enthusiasm and how can that kill success and fulfilment? Mathias lives in Switzerland and is a stress and resilience coach and a former headmaster. Since discovering Raja Yoga during his travels in India, Mathias has found that by practically applying a spiritual perspective in his life, he has been able to deal with all sorts of people and challenges in a positive way. Mathias coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris Centre in Zurich and is part of the National Coordinators Team in Switzerland.

Creates new insights | Develops new strengths | Changes old nature Connecting our mind to the Supreme Mind of God, We experience an incredible rejuvenation of spiritual energy. Everything old is finished and there is a restoration of our original pure self. Speaker: Jim Ryan Jim Ryan is an educationalist and human resource trainer who shares from years of personal research and experience in philosophy and meditation. Jim has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris for over 35 years. He is an author of six books on spiritual philosophy and meditation.

A sacred meeting with Lord of the Universe – Vishwanath Shri Kashi Vishwanath Darshan; pictorial Exhibition available in various languages, and Stage Event showing the spiritual significance, interwoven with dance and guided meditations. Nestled on the western banks of the holy river Ganges, Shri Kashi Vishwanath, a revered Jyotirlingam, is one of the renowned memorials of God Shiva, reminding us that the entire Universe belongs to the One. By dipping into the river of wisdom, you will get an opportunity to explore the spiritual significance of attaining liberation and purification. We invite you to experience the unique, eternal and beautiful relationship with the One, leading to the expression of Universal brotherhood.

Throughout our lives at different times, we often yearn for independence, whether it be financial, political, or personal. But when we achieve it, the experience of freedom is often short-lived. Join Fiona Ryder and Sarah Fitzgerald in a conversation exploring: • what true independence really means and how we can attain it • what fears or obstacles get in the way of being more independent • how we can distinguish between providing or taking helpful support and inadvertently fostering over-dependence. Speakers: Fiona, who is based in Cardiff, is a mother of three grown up children and a grandmother. Now retired, Fiona has worked for different charities over the years, as well as for her local council, supporting individuals with mental health issues and special needs. Fiona has been practising Raja Yoga meditation for over 30 years and recently qualified as a Naturopathic Nutritionist. Sarah from Cambridge, UK, is a trained Interior Designer who discovered Raja Yoga in Cambodia in 2009. She now focuses on "real interior design"—inner transformation—and volunteers at the Cambridge Brahma Kumaris centre, supporting events and activities.